SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.  Tyler Beede, hit hard this spring, headed back to the minor leagues but remained optimistic about better days to come.

The Giants optioned their 2014 first-round draft pick to Triple-A on Monday after the right-hander gave up 10 runs in 8 1/3 innings during Cactus League play.

Looking at the numbers? Not good, Beede said as he packed his locker before the Giants played the Cleveland Indians at Scottsdale Stadium. But the way that my stuff feels, the way that my body feels, I feel great. I couldnt feel more confident with where my stuff is at compared to a year ago.

It was part of a massive transaction onslaught here Monday. The Giants also optioned outfielder Mac Williamson, who batted .333 with 4 home runs and 14 RBIs this spring. Williamson had a .349 on-base percentage and .762 slugging percentage over 42 at-bats.

The Giants want Beede to continue working as a starter, and the pitcher said extended innings will be a key to his development. Beede, 24, went 6-7 with a 4.79 ERA for Triple-A Sacramento last season.

This spring, he allowed a 1.920 WHIP while facing 41 batters. But Beede said his repertoire is maturing in ways that are tougher to measure.

Overall, Im very confident with where my stuff is, he said. My changeup has taken a big step forward to becoming a pitch I can rely on (against) lefties and righties, even when Im behind in counts.

Beede also throws a two-seam fastball, a four-seam fastball and a pitch he described as a cutter/slider.

As for whats next, he found some inspiration during a conversation with Chris Stratton, another first-round pick who took a while to blossom. Stratton, the 20th overall selection in 2012, had his first productive big league season in 2017, when he had a 3.68 ERA over 58 2/3 innings.

About this time a year ago, things started clicking for him and you see it in how confident he is on the mound, Beede said. So Im excited about this year. Hopefully, I can contribute at some point.